Herb Hoover passed from this life on Friday June 26, 2020. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Ruth and Lloyd Hoover on December 1, 1932.
He graduated from Ogden High School, Oregon State University, and the University of Wisconsin. He joined the Army and honorably served his country for his enlistment. He married Lynnette Teeter in 1954 and they lived their lives together until his passing. They had one son, Craig.
Herb enjoyed being an active member of his community. He joined the Jaycees where he eventually became president and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award.
He was a long-time banker in Laramie and also became the president of the Laramie Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the Clare Mundell Award. He was also active on the Albany County Library board of directors where he served as Treasurer. He was on the original board of directors for the Wyoming Territorial Prison Committee, was the first warden, and a driving force in moving that project to completion for the betterment of his chosen city.
He and Lynnette enjoyed international travel to Europe multiple times. He also enjoyed outdoor activities of camping, fishing, hunting, and skiing for his entire life. He retired from banking and became a “snowbird” to Arizona for several years. When moving twice a year became a burden, he lived a relaxed life in Laramie for the remainder of his days.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lynnette; and his son Craig.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
So sorry to hear about Herb. he was a great neighbor and friend, we served on the same post i Germany at different times, strange to be neighbors too. Darla Danny and A.Z. O'Dell
Lynette, I'm so sorry for your loss. Herb was such a nice man and did so much for the community. May your many fond memories help you through this difficult. Just know my prayers are with you. Donna Thompson
I cherish those better days of good conversation with Herb and others at the a.m. coffee "club" held 10:00 weekdays at Home Bakery.....Herb, indeed, was that gentleman so many recall.......and that sense of humor, candid answers and smile are fondly held here.....
Lynnette..... We were so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. We were very fond of him and enjoyed his sense of humor immensely. You're certainly in our thoughts. He was a such a good man! CL & Sandy Burton
So sad to learn of Herb’s passing. He was a great source of help to us. Kay and Eric Kohler
Lynette and Craig, I am sorry for your loss. Herb was a good man and a friend.
So sorry to hear that Herb had passed away. Lynette, you are in our thoughts & prayers. For sure we had a lot of good times at the bank and lots of memories of past happenings & events, especially those "find the party" parties.
I always enjoyed our visits at IMH Therapy Department. He was a great gentleman. He shared his knowledge freely of Wyoming, Albany County and Laramie. May he Rest In Peace for now he is in God’s hands.
I still remember all the good times at the bank. Thanks for all the support in the Heritage Club, the Limericks, and just being a good friend. We even shared the same birthday. So sorry Lynette and Craig. He will be missed.
Lots of great memories. Lots of Thank yous for all the help with the Heritage Club, the great limericks, and just being a good friend. So sorry Lynette We even shared the same Birthday! Rest in Peace.
Herb and Lynette Hoover helped me learn to ski. When I was in junior high school I used to go with them and Craig down to Steamboat springs Colorado and ski on Saturdays in the winter. We would ski all day for $7 dollars. Herb was a great man and a real leader in Laramie. A true gentleman. Thanks Herb for all the great ski trips.
A very kind and humorous man. I'll remember the handball games with him and my father at the UW fieldhouse, and shooting at "antelope rocks" on the fall hunt.
He was such good man. My condolences to Lynette and Craig. RIP Dear Sir. Patti Hulett Sanchez
So very sorry to hear of Herb’s passing. My prayers are with you. Cheryl Wilson